Just another in the good news series. Sometimes it is helpful to focus on the positive instead of the negative.

Google to Open Start-Up Incubator in Israel

With a worldwide reputation as one of the world’s premier “start up nations”, it was only a matter of time before the giant “Google” would decided to open a startup incubator in the Jewish state.

Well, that time has arrived.

That’s right, the incubator, announced on Sunday by Google Israel R&D Centre Director Yossi Matias, is slated to begin operations in Tel Aviv in the summer of 2012, will be home to approximately two-dozen startups, according to the Israeli business daily Globes.

Google, which will work with Israeli universities on uncovering possible initiatives, will also provide mentors and advice.

full article: http://www.shalomlife.com/business/16174/google-to-open-start-up-incubator-in-israel/